Bandhavgarh

About The Bandhavgarh City

Bandhavgarh situated in CentralIndia in Madhya Pradesh is known for the incredible thrill of wildlife holidaysin India. Owing to the highest density of population of the tigers, TheBandhavgarh National Park has earned the reputation of being the best places toobserve tigers in their natural habitat. Spread over 105 sq. km., theBandhavgarh is one of the best Tiger Reserves in the country as the well as theworld. The favourite resident Royal Bengal Tigers guarantees an excitingwildlife tour in India. Moreover, the white tiger, a rare breed was first foundhere and if luck favours one can spot one here!

Snuggled in the Vindya Hills, thelush terrain is home to flourishing biodiversity. The natural abundance was thereason that it was formerly the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Rewa andwith time became the sanctuary of the hunted beasts. The evidence of the royalpast is still found is the form of spectacular ruins of a huge hilltop fort. Toweringover 800 metres above the forest, the fort is a must-visit attraction. A visitto the fortress teaches a lesson on the natural way of life as even themightiest structures lay to waste by nature. Also, the views are amazing!

The Bandhavgarh sanctuary has alush cover of Sal Forest, expanses of grassland and bamboo in the north dottedwith rugged rocks, spots of water reserves, swamps and more. Due to the factthat the national park covers an arid region, water is always attractive to wildlife,therefore easily the pools and watering holes are the best spots to sight thewildlife. Although Tigers are the star attraction, the list of other mammalsand birds is equally impressive. The list of birds include species such asGrey-headed Fishing Eagle, Plumheaded Parakeet, Malabar Pied Hornbill, GreaterRacket-tailed Drongo and Asian. Other species also found include; Chinkara,Chowsinga, Wild Boar, Sambar, Muntjac and Nilgai.

To enter the wilderness and viewthe dwellers of Bandhavgarh has both options of Jeep safaris as well aselephant safaris. Bird watching is also a popular wildlife tour in Bandhavgarh. 

Stay at the wildlife resorts of Bandhavgarh make the visit all the morespecial, as you disconnect from the world and spend time amid natural bliss. TheNational park stays open from 15^th of October to the 30^thof June. While winter season is the absolute favourite time to go wildlifeviewing for the pleasant weather, the summer season has more chances of spottingtigers.